2024
Latest News from the CGA – June 26, 2024
Latest News CGA Welcomes its Newest Member, mkodo! The Canadian Gaming Association is excited to welcome mkodo to the CGA. mkodo is the leading provider of mobile apps, websites, front-end UX and geolocation technology to the Canadian lotteries, including OLG, BCLC, WCLC, ALC and…
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Latest News CGA Welcomes its Newest Member We are excited to share that Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced it has joined the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA). Learn more. Update on Bill S-269 & S-268 The…
Read MoreLatest News from the CGA – May 29, 2024
Latest News CGA Appears Before Senate Committee Last week, Canadian Gaming Association President & CEO, Paul Burns, accompanied by Derek Ramm of Kinectify, a CGA Member, testified on the Senate Committee on Banking, Finance and the Economy to support the…
Read MoreLatest News from the CGA – April 24, 2024
Latest News CGA Applies for Intervenor Status As some of you are aware the Attorney General of Ontario recently filed a reference question with the Ontario Court of Appeal to seek clarity on the issue of international liquidity (outside of Canada). The…
Read MoreLatest News from the CGA – April 10, 2024
Latest Updates See You at SBC North America! Paul Burns, President and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), will be attending SBC North America from May 7-9, 2024, in New Jersey. If you’d like to connect or setup a meeting throughout…
Read MoreLatest News from the CGA – March 27, 2024
Latest Updates CGA at RGC Discovery The Canadian Gaming Association’s CEO, Paul Burns, spoke to the RGC Discovery participants this weekabout the CGA’s Action Plan for Responsible Play and RG Guiding Principles. These principles include building a shared industry responsibility,…
Read MoreLatest News from the CGA – March 13, 2024
Latest Updates CGA Welcomes its Newest Member We are pleased to welcome bet365 as a new member of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA). To learn more about their organization, visit the bet365 website. Notice of Ontario’s Reference on International Play…
Read MoreLatest News from the CGA – February 28, 2024
Latest Updates CGA Welcomes Its Newest Member We are pleased to welcome Continent 8 as a new member of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA). To learn more about their organization, visit the Continent 8 website. CGA Statement on AGCO Advertising…
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CGA Symposium on Player Health and Wellbeing Event Recap & Gallery
Thank you to all of those who were able to attend our Symposium on Promoting Player Health and Wellbeing, which took place on December 5, 2023. A special thank you to MNP, who were our partners and host for this…
Read MoreCGA Announces Election of New Board Members
TORONTO, ON., December 18, 2023 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today announced the appointment of two new members of the Association’s Board of Directors, which took place during the CGA’s Annual General Meeting on December 6, 2023. Scott Woodgate,…
Read MoreCanadian Gaming Association Working to Advance Responsible Play
The last two years have seen an important and exciting evolution in the Canadian gaming space – with global implications. As Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things have pushed electronic globalization forward, Ontario and Canada have been on the…
Read MoreCGA’s Commitment and Strategy to Promote Player Health and Wellbeing – Invitation to our Symposium
We are excited to welcome the industry for two days of engaging events for the iGaming community from December 5-6, 2023 in Toronto. Please note that registration for the two following events are separate, and you must RSVP for each to…
Read MoreC2E Event Recap, Latest Industry News
Latest Update G2E Event Recap We had an incredible time connecting with the industry at G2E in Las Vegas earlier this month. The expert panels and discussions were extremely informative, shedding light on the latest trends, regulations, and cutting-edge technologies…
Read MoreAnnual CGA @ G2E Registration, SBC Barcelona, and CGA in the News
Latest Updates The CGA @ G2E Reception Returns We’re looking forward to seeing the industry at G2E Las Vegas 2023 from October 9-12, 2023. Join us for the annual CGA @ G2E Reception, a do-not-miss event celebrating Canada’s gaming industry. We…
Read MoreWelcome CGA Members, Member Town Hall, Update on Latest Senate Bills
Latest Updates Welcome to CGA’s Newest Members! The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is pleased to welcome our newest members: Bragg Gaming Group MNP LLP Dickinson Wright LLP GG Poke Save The Date: CGA Member Town Hall Calling all Canadian…
Read MoreRegister for the Canadian Gaming Summit, Latest Industry News
Latest News There’s Still Time to Register for the Canadian Gaming Summit The Canadian Gaming Summit (CGS) returns from June 13-15 in Toronto, and registration is still open. Secure your spot among the brightest minds in Canadian Gaming and Betting.…
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The Canadian Gaming Association Announces Election of New Board Members
The Canadian Gaming Association Announces Election of New Board Members TORONTO, ON, December 8, 2022 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today announced the appointment of five new members of the Association’s Board of Directors, which took place during the…
Read MoreAGCO Engagement Opportunity: Promotional Partnerships, CGA @ G2E 2022, CGA In the News
Latest News AGCO Engagement Opportunity: Promotional Partnerships The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued a discussion paper and is seeking stakeholder feedback on potential regulatory risks associated with promotional partnerships. The AGCO understands that promotional partnerships are a form of…
Read MoreCGA @ G2E, Paul Burns Awarded the Global Regulatory Award for Compliance Lifetime Achievement, CGA in the News
LATEST NEWS Join us at the CGA G2E Reception! We’re looking forward to seeing the industry at G2E Las Vegas 2022 from October 10-13, 2022. Join us fort the CGA Reception, a do-not-miss event celebrating Canada’s gaming industry, taking place…
Read MoreCGA New Members, Promoting Careers in the Gaming Industry, ACGO Feedback Reminder, CGA at SBC Barcelona,
Latest News Welcome to the CGA’s newest members: We are excited to welcome the newest members to the Canadian Gaming Association, Better Collective and Push Gaming! Promoting Careers in the Gaming Industry: CGA and University of Guelph are partnering…
Read MoreCGA New Members, CGA Members Operating in Ontario’s iGaming Market
CGA News Welcome to the CGA’s Newest Members! We are excited to welcome two new members to the Canadian Gaming Association: CGA Members Now Operating in Ontario’s iGaming Market Ontario has over 20 operators that have launched iGaming websites,…
Read MoreCGA New Members, Upcoming Events & CGA In The News
LATEST UPDATES Welcome to the CGA’s Newest Members! We are excited to welcome multiple new members to the Canadian Gaming Association, including: Ontario’s Regulated iGaming Market Ontario has just over 20 operators that have launched iGaming websites, with several more…
Read MoreCGA @ ICE London 2022, Register for the CGS, CGA In the News
CGA at ICE London 2022: Recap Paul Burns, CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), recently attended ICE London 2022 and participated in two engaging sessions: World Regulatory Briefing – (WRB) Shared Experience: New Markets Panel as well as hosting…
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Happy Holidays & New Chair Appointments
2021 was quite the year for the Canadian gaming industry and it’s wonderful to have so much to look forward to in 2022. The CGA would like to recognize everyone who contributed to the many successes: Bill C-218/single-event sports…
Read MoreCanadian Gaming Association Announces Election of New Board Members
THE CANADIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS TORONTO, ON, November 22, 2021 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today announced the appointment of four new members of the Association’s Board of Directors, which took place during the CGA’s…
Read MoreCGA Update Volume 35
Advocating for Ontario’s iGaming and Sports Betting Market The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) continues to help both the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario (iGO) as it finalizes material for market open. In the past several weeks…
Read MoreAGCO Releases Final Registrar’s Standards
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has just released the final Registrar’s Standards, which have been updated to include the feedback on sport and event wagering standards. The sport and event betting standards were developed to address the…
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CGA Update Volume 23
Join Paul Burns, President & CEO, Canadian Gaming Association, at Betting on Sports America on December 2 at 11:00am ET There was exciting news from Ottawa last week as the Federal government announced it would pick up single-event sports betting as…
Read MoreFederal Government Introduces Bill C-13 “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sport betting)”
Earlier today Federal Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti introduced Bill C-13 – “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (single event sport betting)” in the House of Commons. The proposed changes will give provinces and territories the ability…
Read MoreSingle-Event Sports Betting Becomes Government Bill
The CGA has learned that the Federal Government intends to pick up Bill C-218, the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, and turn it into a government bill. It is being introduced at 2:00pm ET today in the House of…
Read MoreThe Canadian Gaming Association Announces Jean Major as the 2020 Industry Leadership and Outstanding Contribution Award Recipient
Each year at the Canadian Gaming Summit, the industry gathers to recognize the achievements and successes of its leaders. With the 2020 Summit postponed to June 2021 due to COVID-19, the award for Industry Leadership and Outstanding Contribution is being…
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CGA Update Volume 9
SUPREME COURT GRANTS INTERVENOR STATUS AND SINGLE-EVENT SPORTS BETTING GETS SUPPORT IN FEDERAL ELECTION The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has had a busy week. Yesterday, we learned that the Supreme Court of Canada has granted the association’s motion to intervene…
Read MoreCGA Update Volume 8
WELCOME TO CGA’S NEW MEMBERS! operators, manufacturers and suppliers to Canada’s gaming industry. We work to create alliances with lottery corporations, regulators, and other industry stakeholders to encourage joint participation to advance issues of common cause. If you’d like to…
Read MoreCGA Update Volume 7
CGA LAUNCHES NATIONAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS STUDY The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today released its National Economic Benefits of the Canadian Gaming Industry study which examines the size, growth of the and impact of the Canadian gaming industry, as it welcomes…
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CGA Update Volume 4
VOLUME 4, SEPTEMBER 2018 Welcome to the CGA Update. As part of our outreach to Canada’s gaming industry, the CGA Update will provide you with insights and updates on the association’s projects and activities. Let us know what you think,…
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VOLUME 3, JUNE 2018 Welcome to the CGA Update. As part of our outreach to Canada’s gaming industry, the CGA Update will provide you with insights and updates on the association’s projects and activities. Let us know what you think,…
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VOLUME 2, JUNE 2018 Welcome to the CGA Update. As part of our outreach to Canada’s gaming industry, the CGA Update will provide you with insights and updates on the association’s projects and activities. Let us know what you think,…
Read MoreCGA Update Volume 1
APRIL 2018 Welcome to the CGA Update. This is the first of what will become regular updates from the Canadian Gaming Association. As part of our outreach to Canada’s gaming industry, the CGA Update will provide you with insights and…
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